Why You’ll Struggle Living in Dominican Republic (Even If It’s Cheap)

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Join Jay as he reflects on his journey as an American expat in Dominican Republic. He shares insights from his experience, highlighting the realities of living in Dominican Republic as an expat. This video explores the nuances of the expats in Dominican Republic life.

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41 Replies to “Why You’ll Struggle Living in Dominican Republic (Even If It’s Cheap)”

  4. You dont give me much confidence when you say about the time to become a resident. I was told it takes longer. But I thank you for the recommendations for saving before hand. I have survivors benefits and a pension from my husband. I have to see if that work pension will work over there to get. I know I can get my survivors benefits. I have a friend in San Jose acoa. So I guess I will visit and then decide. My life in the states even though we worked is killing us here. Thank you for your time.

  7. Hey Jay, nice content 👌 it's putting people in reality.

    I was born and raised in DR but stuck in Germany now. I really miss my patio 😂

    My brother lives in Sosúa a small town close to Puerto Plata his name is Tobias Brockmans. You'll find him for sure since he has many social media.

    I'm piloting a community from here, and we are working on some really nice things. Try and reach him please. I really like your serious help to others on how to step a foot in DR.

    One very important key is that the Dominican Republic wants to thrive for safe, family-friendly tourism and residence.

    We voted for that, and our president, Luis Abinader, is really working hard for it.

    Sincerely,
    Constance

  9. You know that many Canadians move in Río San Juan, Cabarete etc…we are looking to spend couple of months soon and continue working in Canada. We are 60 years old.

  10. Great video bro. Ive been to cali colombia about 20x and trying to compare vs dominican republic (although the people i know r fom santiago)

    In cali colombia u can get a nice 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo with swimming pool and security.

    My guess is here 2 bedroom 2 bathroom nice cobdo is 200k.

    Without mortgage or rent i could do

    Food 200 per month
    Eating out 200 per month
    Taxis 100 per month
    Servicios 50 per month (we never lost power once)
    Cell phone 40-50 per month
    Haircut 10 per month (2x)
    Entertainment (club…rio pance…zoo…etc) 200 per month
    Impuestos (taxes) 40 per month
    Administacion (condo fees) 75 per month
    Gym 40 per month

    Id have about 2k per month to live off without mortgage or rent.

    So about 1k left over every month to help others or buy myself clothes or travel or drink beers.

    We were able to eat out 2x per week me and my girl and sometimes even her little niece and the 200 covered it easily.

    What areas would my totals be higher here?

    Also only issues in cali colombia was humidity…exhaust from traffic as they turn 2 lanes into 4 lanes…and mosquitos. We never lost power once in my 20 visits and we were in middle class part.

    Thanks if u comment.

  11. Thank you for your informative videos. I am a 60 year single lady from Canada and was going to buy a winter place in Florida before everything went to crap with the USA. Now I’m looking at other options. While I was looking googling residency in the Dominican Republic. It says Canadians can have dual citizenship which very much appeals to me. I wouldn’t be living there all year just in the winter month and come back to Canada in the summer. My biggest concern is safety because I’m single. And I would like to live in an area where I could walk to shops or get a taxi for longer trips 😮because I don’t think I will be driving there. Is there any particular area you could recommend for someone like me? I have been brushing up on my Spanish. Gracias.

  14. My wife and I are thinking of retiring in the Dominican Republic in 5 years. We are coming down this coming January for a week to check it out. We are renting a villa in Punta Cana. Any advise would be much appreciated

  19. Great video, informative and comprehensive. I like how you stuck to the "boring " and " mundane" stuff that most of these channels skip, especially since it's the most important!!! My wife and I are hoping to move to by 2028, pending completion of some medical issues, and the DR is on the short list. Looking foward to your newsletter. Thank you for the videos.

  20. Thank you for the video. Great info. You forgot to include the cost to retain a lawyer. He’s 1000% right about starting your residency papers before moving to DR. It’s easier to do while you’re here in the state than if you were in DR

  23. I really enjoyed this video. Your message was clear with good food for thought. I have visited the DR several times and am looking to relocate there soon. I am interested in finding a Christian church home in Puerto Plata. Thank you so much for your help. I have signed up for your newsletter.

  31. Another informative video! I would like to add that 3-6 months of expenses is highly recommended but consider having an additional $3K. You will probably need to buy a stove, fridge, inverter, air conditioner and cost of installation. Plus, you will have to furnish the place.

  36. Are you a veteran, brotha (just a guess)😇? Thinking about making the move, concerned about quality of healthcare…
    Would appreciate some first "big step advice issues," especially from people who've been there.
    You're awesome, brother; thank you…

  40. I’m excited for my move to the DR to with my Wife she’s a local there we built a house and in process of building apartments for our income there hopefully within the next 1-2 years we can officially make the move

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